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You have been given this page as you are anaemic with low iron levels in your body. Your doctor has suggested that you receive Ferinject® which is a special type of iron preparation given through a drip. Ferinject® is used instead of iron tablets.

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This page gives you information about using an ambulatory pump to receive chemotherapy treatment at home.

Some people are particularly vulnerable to the effects of cold weather. With cold temperatures forecast, we can support our community by looking out for those who may struggle at home or face challenges getting out during this time

The allocated appointment length is between 20 and 40 minutes; please allow the whole morning or afternoon in case you need tests.

This page is a guide to carotid endarterectomy surgery and should help to answer some of the commonly asked questions.

This page gives you information about collecting a sample for a cytology urine test.

Department of Haematology

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) is a public benefit corporation established under the National Health Service Act 2006.

This page gives you information about what to expect following your parotidectomy.

This page gives you information about having a mouth or facial biopsy and answers some of the commonly asked questions. If you have any further questions, please contact the Oral and Maxillofacial department using the contact information at the end of this page.

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Your treatment starts as soon as you come into the emergency department (ED). On arrival, you will see a specialist emergency clinician called a triage nurse who will assess how serious your condition is. This allows patients with life-threatening problems to be seen first.

A felon is a bacterial infection of the pulp or fleshy part of the fingertip.

Following your thyroid surgery, you have been referred to the Gloucestershire Oncology Centre for Radioactive Iodine (RAI) therapy. This page gives you information about the preparation, treatment and aftercare.

The joint at the base of the thumb, between the metacarpal and trapezium bones (1st carpo-metacarpal joint), becomes arthritic as people age.

You have been referred for a tunnelled line, sometimes referred to as a catheter. This page aims to answer some of the questions you may have and explains how this line is different to other cannula or lines you may have had before. Also included is information about the risks and benefits of having Tunnelled Central Venous Catherter (CVC) and what to do if you have any problems. Please contact the team who provide your care if you need any further information about anything on this page.

Wrist fracture

Highly sensitive and specific test for coeliac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis.

Department of Haematology